Leighton, Michaux, Adkinson & Brown

Leighton, Michaux, Adkinson & Brown brings decades of legal expertise to Austin property tax challenges. Our tax law specialists understand the complex assessment process and fight aggressively for property owners facing inflated valuations. We've helped thousands of Austin homeowners and businesses reduce their property tax burden through strategic appeals and thorough valuation analysis. Our track record speaks for itself: we consistently achieve meaningful reductions for clients while handling all the legal complexities. Whether you're dealing with a residential reassessment or commercial property dispute, we provide the skilled representation needed to protect your interests.

Our comprehensive property tax services cover every aspect of the appeals process. We handle residential property tax protests for homeowners facing unexpected assessment increases, conducting detailed market analysis to challenge inflated valuations. For commercial clients, we provide sophisticated valuation reviews using income, sales, and cost approaches to identify assessment errors. We represent clients before local appraisal review boards and pursue litigation when necessary. Our team prepares compelling evidence packages including comparable sales data, income analysis, and expert appraisals. We also offer proactive assessment monitoring services to catch problems early and file timely protests. Additional services include inheritance property evaluations, tax exemption applications for qualifying properties, and consultation on property improvements that might trigger reassessments.

Your property tax appeal begins with our comprehensive case evaluation. We review your current assessment, recent sales data, and property characteristics to identify potential grounds for reduction. If we determine you have a viable case, we'll explain our strategy and fee structure upfront. Next, we gather supporting evidence including market data, property inspections, and expert valuations when needed. We prepare and file all necessary paperwork with strict attention to deadlines. During hearings, our attorneys present your case professionally while cross-examining appraisal district representatives. We keep you informed throughout the process and pursue additional remedies if initial results aren't satisfactory.

We serve all of Travis County including Austin, Cedar Park, Lakeway, and surrounding communities. Our team is familiar with local appraisal district practices and maintains strong working relationships with area real estate professionals. We also handle cases in adjacent counties including Williamson and Hays when clients need representation for properties outside Travis County.